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How do you say "eggplant" in Greek?
η μελιτζάνα
i melidzana
In Greek, "eggplant" is η μελιτζάνα.
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Pronunciation
Say meh-li-DZAH-nah with stress on the third syllable, using the dz sound from zeta.
Writing and usage
Uses mu (μ), epsilon (ε), lambda (λ), iota (ι), tau (τ), zeta (ζ), alpha (α), nu (ν), alpha (α).
Example sentence
Η μελιτζάνα είναι μοβ.
The eggplant is purple.
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How to remember η μελιτζάνα
Melidzana combines meli meaning honey with the dz sound. The plant produces lovely purple fruits.
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Questions about η μελιτζάνα
How do you say "eggplant" in Greek?
In Greek, "eggplant" is η μελιτζάνα. It is a noun.
How is η μελιτζάνα written in Greek?
Uses mu (μ), epsilon (ε), lambda (λ), iota (ι), tau (τ), zeta (ζ), alpha (α), nu (ν), alpha (α).
How is η μελιτζάνα used in a sentence?
Use η μελιτζάνα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η μελιτζάνα είναι μοβ. (The eggplant is purple.).
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